IoT

Every sector focused on automation and control – from manufacturing and transportation to utilities – relies on the ISA99/IEC 62443 series of standards to ensure the security of critical infrastructure. At Cisco, we are proud that not only have we been serving as a contributing member in defining th…

This blog was co-written with Dave Ward, SVP, CTO of Engineering and Chief Architect at Cisco “If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.” Proverb, believed to be of African origins. Two decades ago, I saw the immense potential in computer networking and th…

The need for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar has been shown to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, using renewable energy can reduce the use of fossil fuels, which are major sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Germany is aim…

When people think of networking, they think of Cisco. But in the industrial networking space, sometimes that isn’t the case. In the past, organizations connecting areas such as manufacturing floors, oil rigs, traffic intersections relied on specialized vendors for their industrial IoT networking nee…

Cisco offers strong solutions to address Wi-Fi and IoT operational needs in highly regulated environments and in the commercial space. Regulated Environments Wi-Fi AC Wave 2 and IoT  for Manufacturing, Utilities, Transportation, Mining, O&G, etc. Building Wi-Fi for hazardous (Class 1, Division 2…

Networks are now programmable. Applications built for those networks have become essential to business security and success. As a result, the need for meaningful software skills development and certification has become a requirement. Many of us working in network automation, app dev, and DevOps have…

Are you looking to extend connectivity beyond office spaces? To places such as factories, mines, stadiums or farms? In locations with the presence of dust, water or extreme temperatures? At Cisco Live US, we showcased the new Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Heavy Duty Series switches which are ideal for these…

  Just about every organization is looking to innovate. Making it happen? Not so easy. Stephen Speirs explains how to bridge the gap from a blank sheet of paper to a great customer experience (CX). An almost 20-year veteran of Cisco, Stephen is a former software engineer who now works in Cisco…

Although the Portuguese city of Caldas da Rainha traces its history to 1484, it’s thoroughly modern when it comes to using IoT to become a smarter, more livable and more prosperous community. In fact, it’s setting a compelling example that other cities can follow as they work to unlock IoT’s potenti…